Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association

02/06/2026

"'Courts must be free to decide cases based on the law and the evidence, without fear that their decisions will result in financial or political consequences," said Jillian Gamez, President of ACTLA. "When judicial outcomes are framed as justification for withholding funding or exerting pressure, public confidence in the independence of the courts is put at risk.'"

Read the full press release here:

/CNW/ - Premier Danielle Smith's recent comments and correspondence regarding both the impartiality of judges and threats to withhold funds pending a larger...

01/27/2026

Good news! There's still time to register for our upcoming Lunch N Learn with guest presenter Eliza Maynes of Maynes & Radovici Lawyers!

Join us this Thursday, January 29, for this informative and engaging webinar on the topic of "Questioning Experts Before Trial."

Register today at ACTLA.com under the "Education & Events" tab.

ACTLA webinars are a great way to stay connected with the association and your colleagues while learning about key topics relevant to civil litigation. Help support our professional development efforts and initiatives by registering now!

01/22/2026

ACTLA's Board of Directors and staff would like to take a moment to recognize all of Alberta's newly-appointment King's Counsel (KC) members!

The title of KC represents legal leaders whose time, dedication and expertise has been paramount to the progression and continued success and respect of civil litigation in Alberta.

Congratulations, KCs, and thank you for all your hard work and your commitment to the legal profession and community at large!

View the full list of Alberta's newly-appointed KCs here: https://www.actla.com/?pg=News&blAction=showEntry&blogEntry=137306

01/21/2026

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01/12/2026

Dear Members, have you checked out our upcoming winter webinars?

Join us for the following Lunch N Learn webinars over the next few weeks!

Monday, January 19 - Noon - 1:00 p.m.
2026 Case Law Review w/ Guest Speaker Laura Comfort of Cuming & Gillespie LLP

Thursday, January 29, Noon - 1:00 p.m.
"Questioning Experts Before Trial" w/ Guest Speaker Eliza Maynes of Maynes & Radovici Lawyers

None members are also welcome to register!

Learn more and register today here:

ACTLA (1986) is dedicated to advancing jurisprudence, improving the adversary system and trial by jury, promoting the administration of justice, and advocating for the public good.

01/12/2026

To our Members, Stakeholders and the Public at Large, we encourage you to read the following important press release on behalf of ACTLA's Board of Directors and Executive Director:

/CNW/ - The Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association (ACTLA) acknowledges the pressures on Alberta's insurance market but rejects the Insurance Bureau of...

12/23/2025

From us to you and yours,

ACTLA staff and Board of Directors extends warm holiday wishes this special season!

We hope you all have a safe, relaxing and festive holiday!

Please note: the ACTLA office will be closed from NOON tomorrow, December 24, until 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026.

We look forward to connecting in the New Year!

12/17/2025

Just two weeks ago, we launched our Friends of ACTLA 200 Campaign. We asked 200 members to donate 200 dollars each to help us reach our initial goal of $40,000 in January 2026…

Well, we are THRILLED to say that the response has been overwhelming!

Our sincerest appreciation to all of our current donors! We encourage you all to keep the momentum going: please donate if you can and help us spread the word among your fellow ACTLA members,

ACTLA's 200 Campaign is the Gift that Keeps on Giving this Holiday Season!

Donate today!

In honour of ACTLA's 40th anniversary, we're asking members to help us celebrate by donating $200 to help support the programs, resources and community that keeps our association going strong! We're asking 200 members to each donate $200 toward our 200 Campaign!

12/17/2025

Join us in kicking off the new year on Monday, January 19, 2026, for ACTLA's annual Case Law Review! This year we welcome Laura Comfort of Cuming & Gillespie LLP in Calgary, Alberta.

Laura is an award-winning Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Class Action Lawyer based in Calgary, Alberta. ACTLA is pleased to have Laura present our Winter 2026 Case Law Review!

This highly-anticipated event is very popular among our members. Register today under the Education & Events tab at ACTLA.com to ensure your spot!

We are pleased to introduce this year's Case Law Review presenting special guest, Laura Comfort of Cuming & Gillespie LLP. Laura is an award-winning Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Class Action Lawyer based in Calgary, Alberta.

12/12/2025

On behalf of ACTLA's Board of Directors and Executive Director:

"The Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association (ACTLA), representing more than 350 lawyers and law firms across the province, is closely reviewing the Government of Alberta’s proposed Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (Bill 14) and the Regulated Professions Neutrality Act (Bill 13), and is raising concerns about provisions that may narrow the self‑governance of the legal profession."

Read the full message here:

On behalf of ACTLA's Board of Directors and Executive Director: The A

12/08/2025

Check out ACTLA Board Treasurer Karamveer Lalh's article, "No-Fault, No Lawyer, No Justice" - How Alberta’s no-fault system reshapes access to legal representation and shifts the balance of power against seriously injured claimants.

Join the fight against No-Fault today!

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12/03/2025

Today, December 2, 2025, join us in celebrating the association’s 40th anniversary and Friends of ACTLA’s 200 Campaign!

We’re asking 200 of our members to each donate $200 to help us reach our goal of $40,000 by January 2026!

Donations to the 200 Campaign will go toward helping us advance the association, provide the greatest possible value to our members, and help support Alberta’s civil lawyers and the clients you all serve!

Donations can be made via e-transfer, by cheque, or by credit card on at the Donations Store of our website.

👉🏻E-transfer - [email protected]
👉🏻Cheque - 777, 10339 124 Street NW Edmonton, Alberta
👉🏻Credit Card - ACTLA.com (Donations Store)

Donors will be appreciate and acknowledge via the following:

⭐️Listing in The Barrister
⭐️ Spotlight on the ACTLA website
⭐️ Shout-out at our 2026 conferences

We look forward to progressing our association with the help and support of our valued members, for our members!